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Post by 90GTVert on Jun 7, 2011 15:54:38 GMT -5
 Not sure if anyone else watches American Chopper : Junior vs Senior. I quit watching American Chopper for a few seasons, but started watching again this season. They did a bike buildoff for Cadillac recently. Both Junior and Senior built bikes for Cadillac that are currently being auctioned off for charity. You can check out pics and vote for your favorite at the link below. dsc.discovery.com/tv/american-chopper/chopper-auction.htmlBe sure to check out all of the pics of both bikes. I don't even think it's a competition. Paul Junior Designs is the easy winner in my eyes. I'd take that bike over anything I've ever seen them build on the show. Check out the way they mimicked the lines of the Cadillac CTS-V in the tank and rear fender. That's not to say the OCC bike isn't cool, but it's no competition to the PJD build IMO (the votes and bids seem to agree). Anyway, go check them out and vote for your favorite. |
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Post by Fox on Jun 7, 2011 16:25:04 GMT -5
I saw the show and to be honest I think most of it is scripted and contrived. Like a friggin soap opera. I mean why would they schedule Jr and Sr to visit the GM design center on the same day other than to create drama. I just wanna see the damn bike get built like the first and second season but they spend more time on field trips and stupid antics now. The bike is secondary to the drama and the brand recognition (Caddilac) now. Hell, Sr. never even got his hands dirty on that bike as far as I could tell so how they can call it a build-off between jr and sr is beyond me. It was Jr and his crew vs Sr's crew while Sr stood and watched. Hell, Jr didn't do all that much work on his bike either but it was at least something that came out of his brain. Sr's bike was all Jason Pool's design probably.
Anyway, I think Jr's bike was 1000 times better than that dorky looking thing OCC built.
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Post by 90GTVert on Jun 7, 2011 16:35:39 GMT -5
I agree on a lot of that. I like seeing what they can do with the bikes. Sometimes the antics are fun. I can't argue with footage of some of the cast on scoots at times. ;D
The one thing that seemed silly to me is the OCC bike's power claims. Who cares? First of all, because I look at all of the bikes they build as show pieces more than riders. Second, 160HP + a 40-50 shot of nitrous is cool... but a new busa will make that much power on motor. I doubt the thing could beat a new 600cc super sport like a CBR600RR for example in the quarter mile. Good luck keeping in sight on a road course. I just don't think people buy those things looking for a fast bike... not if they know about bikes.
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Post by jmkjr72 on Jun 7, 2011 17:38:11 GMT -5
wow sr is getting his ass kicked big time
yeah i had strayed away from the show for a few years too
when viney and codey left it realy started to go down hill
i guess i missed the first part of the build off between the two
ill have to make sure i catch it tonight
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Post by Fox on Jun 7, 2011 20:12:06 GMT -5
Hah Hah ! I voted for Jr. right now and Sr. is getting his ass handed to him. If you scroll down below the results there's comments from fans and they are pretty much all saying Sr. is an asshole.  Yeah you're right Brent. Sometimes the antics are entertaining but I think they are getting away from the builds too much now. |
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Post by Bong on Jun 8, 2011 21:58:24 GMT -5
I just don't like the rear end of the new Caddys. Thats just me. I like the Duel exhaust over the tire look of Seniors but, JR Nailed the rear end. No Pun intended. I missed the episode but, that front wheel Looks HUGE. I still like the original Caddy build better when it was still really OCC. JMO |
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Post by Fox on Jun 9, 2011 0:29:39 GMT -5
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Post by Goosey on Jun 9, 2011 8:37:30 GMT -5
Jr. has my vote. He has the design skills. Don't know what the heck Sr. was up to.
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Post by jmkjr72 on Jul 4, 2011 20:16:07 GMT -5
i am just now getting to watch those episodes and boy seems like occ talked a lot of crap
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Post by stepthrutuner on Jul 4, 2011 21:13:27 GMT -5
What happened to Daddy? He's about 1/2 his former size.
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Post by jmkjr72 on Jul 4, 2011 21:34:02 GMT -5
well i bet he has lost a lot because of the stress he has put on every one
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Post by stepthrutuner on Jul 4, 2011 22:00:05 GMT -5
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Post by jmkjr72 on Jul 4, 2011 22:05:50 GMT -5
no that i have watched the build the onlything that was off on jrs bike was the headlight
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Post by ososlow on Jul 5, 2011 11:49:10 GMT -5
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Post by ravensguildassasin on Jul 10, 2011 23:49:23 GMT -5
i hate to say this the sr bike looks like he slapped a couple caddy stickers on a bike. at least jr's bike was made to look like a caddy. not that i like either bike persay.
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